Tag: Korea
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The next President must defuse the Korean crisis to avoid nuclear catastrophe
The next administration must abandon the failed “more of the same” approach to the deteriorating situation in Korea. The hubris in refusing to change course in the face of mounting evidence will continue the suffering of ordinary North Koreans and likely drag the United States into nuclear war. The American public deserves and should demand…
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Why it’s vital to remember the “Forgotten War”
Novelist Marie Myung-Ok Lee reflects on the real-life legacy of the Korean War – as an American and a daughter of Korean War survivors – and the ongoing violence inherent in our societal amnesia about this unended war.
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On North Korea, Kamala Harris Should Prioritize Peace
Cathi Choi says, ‘Diplomatic engagement is not “cozying up” to North Korea; rather, it is the prerequisite for peaceful coexistence and averting nuclear war. No amount of militarized escalation or sanctions will resolve the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. We must instead maximize our efforts for diplomacy.’
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Cries for peace echo from the DMZ… Praying for an end to war and discussing reconciliation
On September 20th, the Peace and Reconciliation Consultation leading up to the 4th Lausanne Congress in Korea began with a pilgrimage to the DMZ.
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The military alliances forming in Northeast Asia are alarming, and Korean leaders are picking sides against each other. What’s the path forward for reconciliation of the Korean people?
As South Korea’s leaders push it into a trilateral military partnership with the United States and Japan, North Korea’s leadership has signed a treaty with Russia. How can we back away from the brink of catastrophic war?
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This summer marked 74 years of the un-ended Korean War. How will we get to peace?
Perhaps the most significant reason we cannot be happy about the Korean War Armistice Day is that we understand the ceasefire was just a pause in the war, indicating that peace has not yet come. The war is unended. Peace has yet to arrive. 74 years later, there is still no peace to celebrate…
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Have you heard about the trash balloons floating into South Korea? Here’s some context and an invitation to try a new way of thinking.
The director of the Catholic Institute for Northeast Asia Peace weighs in on the crisis along the North and South Korean border, focusing on how the conflict over propaganda leafleting in May risks escalating further.
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Have you seen the Crossings documentary?
In 2015, a group of international women chose to stand in solidarity with North and South Korean women in calling for the end of the Korean War. How did they do this? They planned a peace march from North Korea across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into South Korea. If that sounds crazy to you, you’re…
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Korea Peace Advocacy ✌️
It’s time to end the Korean War! Call for a peace agreement today with advocacy actions, petitions, and resources to learn about the history and impacts of Korean division and war.
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Join us in calling for Korea Peace Now!
This week is Korea Peace Advocacy week! It has been more than 70 years since the Korean War was paused with an armistice. The sides promised to negotiate an official end to the war, but that peace agreement never came. The unended state of war has left the people on the Korean Peninsula living in…
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